American Blogger Breaks Down in Emotional Hantavirus Cruise Ship Video
A U.S. travel blogger aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship shared an emotional video detailing the uncertainty and distress among passengers following a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Three people have died and two crew members are ill, though the presence of hantavirus has not been confirmed in all cases. The ship remains off the coast of Cape Verde, unable to dock due to public health concerns.
- ▪Three people have died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
- ▪The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is carrying 149 people from 23 countries and is currently off the coast of Cape Verde.
- ▪Hantavirus has been confirmed in one patient in South Africa, but it has not been definitively linked to the deaths or illnesses on board.
- ▪Two crew members with respiratory symptoms are receiving urgent medical care, one in mild and one in severe condition.
- ▪Oceanwide Expeditions stated that investigations into the cause of illness and potential connections to hantavirus are ongoing.
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By Aliss HighamUS News ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A man on board the stricken MV Hondius cruise ship has posted an emotional video online about his experience.Three people have died following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus onboard the Dutch-flagged vessel and two of the ship's crew are ill.Boston-based travel blogger Jake Rosmarin said conditions aboard the Hondius are uncertain and emotional, saying that passengers are focused on safety, medical care for those affected, and finding a way to return home.The Hondius, which is operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is currently just off the coast of Cape Verde and as of Monday, May 4, has not been…
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